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Ruddles The Bear

Ruddles The Bear is the station's mascot, he has been with Epsom Hospital Radio since the autumn of 1979. He got his name following a ‘Name the Mascot’ competition which Epsom District Hospital Radio (as we were then known) ran in the local press.

You can listen to Ruddles The Bear on Epsom Hospital Radio during the hours that we don't broadcast.

Tune into the Ruddles The Bear's show and you'll hear whatever Ruddles the Bear wants to play you.

Ruddles the Bear has been with the radio station for a very long time, he used to regularly go to outside broadcasts, but sadly, as the years passed, he became forgotten. Somebody put the Ruddles The Bear in the storage room for our outside broadcast equipment, where he sat forgotten. But at night, when no-ones looking, he sneaks out of the cupboard and wanders into the studio where he plays some music, so that the listeners of Epsom Hospital Radio have something to listen to when none of the DJ's are around to do a show.

Questions and Answers:

What's your favourite genre of music?

Everything! I just love to play your favourite hits.

When you're not at Epsom Hospital Radio, what are you doing?

I'm always at Epsom Hospital Radio, they try to lock me in a cupboard you know! but I manage to get out and into the studio to play your favourite hits.

If you had £1,000,000 to spend on yourself and no-one else what would you spend it on?

I'd buy a basket, a rug and lots of food, and go for a picnic in the woods.

What is your ideal holiday destination?

Anywhere with trees!

What is your favourite film?

I quite like the jungle book, what's that song? The Bear Necessities! Oh I love it!

What is your favourite TV programme?

I like nature documentaries and programmes like "Animal Rescue Live."

Who is your favourite comedian?

Yogi Bear, "I'm smarter than the average bear!" He makes me laugh!

Who is your favourite sports team/star?

I like American Football, Chicago Bears are my favourite team.

What is your favourite drink?

I usually just drink water, but it has to be water I haven't just been to the toilet in!

What is your favourite food?

Foxes Glaciers, I like the pictures on the packaging!

What inspires you?

The person that had the patience to sit down and type out a profile for a bear, he must be very sad indeed, also anyone who read this far without giving up, you rock my world!

Middle name?

The.

Star sign?

I'm Aquarius, I like playing in water.

Weird & wonderful talents?

I am the only bear in Surrey who can operate a Radio Studio!

Most treasured belongings?

My Picnic Basket.

Favourite smell?

Pine Fresh, I love it when they polish the desks in the studio.

What was the Number 1 single on the day you were born?

Buggles – Video Killed The Radio Star, it’s not true, it didn’t.

What record drives you mad when you hear it?

Johnny Preston’s Running Bear, it has nothing to do with bears, I was so disappointed! I might sue him under the Trade Descriptions Act!

What is your favourite album?

British Sea Power’s Open Season, though I’ve never heard it, I usually just stare mesmerised at the cover!

Have you met anyone famous and if so, under what circumstances?

In the old days when they took me to outside broadcasts I met a couple, but that was so so long ago now! I spent all my time now locked inside their storage cupboard.

Who is your favourite radio presenter?

Alan Dedicoat, we all love Alan!

Apart from your current partner, who would be your ideal dinner date and why?

I don’t have a partner, I’m a stuffed toy! But I wouldn’t mind going for dinner with Yogi, he’s good at finding food. Though, he is a drawing, so I’m not sure this is going to work out!

If you were marooned on a desert island, what would be the items you'd need most?

Desert Island? Are you mad? I think I’d need shave daily! Don’t you know how hot those places get! I’ve got way to much fur to be living on a desert island! Now if you said an Ice Cap, well, I would have to take a magic picnic hamper that constantly re-stocks itself. Oh, and an oar so I don’t go too far south!

On air

Jazz Club

Monday 11pm – 12am

An hour of Jazz and Blues.

In concert

Wednesday 7am – 8am

Great music, from a great artist live in concert.

Seventies Heaven

Tuesday 9am – 10am

An hour of brilliant music from the seventies.

Easy listening

Sunday 1pm – 2pm

An hour of relaxing music to unwind to.

Golden classics

Tuesday 2pm – 3pm

Classic tracks that everyone knows and loves, songs to make you go Oooooooohh!

Dromedy

Thursday 3pm – 4pm

An hour of drama and comedy.

The Naughties

Wednesday 11am – 12pm

The greatest hits from the year 2000 to 2010

Classical music

Monday 12pm – 1pm

Popular classical music and some well known singers.

Tuesday Night Country

Tuesday 11pm – 12am

An hour of Country and Westerns.

Easy listening

Wednesday 1pm – 2pm

An hour of relaxing music to unwind to.

Seventies Heaven

Wednesday 8am – 9am

An hour of brilliant music from the seventies.

Classical music

Sunday 6am – 7am

Popular classical music and some well known singers.

Golden classics

Wednesday 12am – 6am

Classic tracks that everyone knows and loves, songs to make you go Oooooooohh!

Dromedy

Friday 3pm – 4pm

An hour of drama and comedy.

The Naughties

Thursday 10am – 11am

The greatest hits from the year 2000 to 2010

Classical music

Tuesday 12pm – 1pm

Popular classical music and some well known singers.

American Song Book

Wednesday 11pm – 12am

An hour of great American Hits.

In concert

Thursday 7am – 8am

Great music, from a great artist live in concert.

Seventies Heaven

Friday 9am – 10am

An hour of brilliant music from the seventies.

All Woman

Monday 6pm – 7pm

An hour of hits from female vocalists.

Golden classics

Wednesday 2pm – 3pm

Classic tracks that everyone knows and loves, songs to make you go Oooooooohh!

Golden classics

Friday 2pm – 3pm

Classic tracks that everyone knows and loves, songs to make you go Oooooooohh!

2K Teens Music

Thursday 11am – 12pm

The best of the past few years from the year 2010 right up to the current day!

Classical music

Wednesday 12pm – 1pm

Popular classical music and some well known singers.

Easy listening

Thursday 11pm – 12am

An hour of relaxing music to unwind to.

Golden classics

Saturday 12am – 6am

Classic tracks that everyone knows and loves, songs to make you go Oooooooohh!

Easy listening

Thursday 1pm – 2pm

An hour of relaxing music to unwind to.

Eighties Greats

Monday 11am – 12pm

How do you wear headphones when you have a mullet? Something to ponder when you listen to some great music from the eighties.

It Takes Two...

Tuesday 6pm – 7pm

An hour of Duets.

Golden classics

Thursday 12am – 6am

Classic tracks that everyone knows and loves, songs to make you go Oooooooohh!

In concert

Monday 5pm – 6pm

Great music, from a great artist live in concert.

Golden oldies

An hour of relaxing music to unwind to.

Classical music

Thursday 12pm – 1pm

Popular classical music and some well known singers.

Love songs

Friday 11pm – 12am

Feel all mushy inside with an hour of love songs.

In concert

Saturday 7am – 8am

Great music, from a great artist live in concert.

In concert

Friday 7am – 8am

Great music, from a great artist live in concert.

Eighties Greats

Tuesday 10am – 11am

How do you wear headphones when you have a mullet? Something to ponder when you listen to some great music from the eighties.

I Love Rock 'n' Roll

Wednesday 4pm – 5pm

An hour of Rock 'n' Roll Music, put another dime in the jukebox baby

Golden classics

Thursday 2pm – 3pm

Classic tracks that everyone knows and loves, songs to make you go Oooooooohh!

In concert

Tuesday 5pm – 6pm

Great music, from a great artist live in concert.

Classical music

Friday 12pm – 1pm

Popular classical music and some well known singers.

Golden classics

Monday 12am – 6am

Classic tracks that everyone knows and loves, songs to make you go Oooooooohh!

Classical music

Saturday 6am – 7am

Popular classical music and some well known singers.

Easy listening

Friday 1pm – 2pm

An hour of relaxing music to unwind to.

Eighties Greats

Wednesday 9am – 10am

How do you wear headphones when you have a mullet? Something to ponder when you listen to some great music from the eighties.

It Takes Two...

Thursday 6pm – 7pm

An hour of Duets.

Golden classics

Friday 12am – 6am

Classic tracks that everyone knows and loves, songs to make you go Oooooooohh!

In concert

Friday 5pm – 6pm

Great music, from a great artist live in concert.

In concert

Sunday 7am – 8am

Great music, from a great artist live in concert.

Friday Night Rock

Friday 10pm – 11pm

Rockin' all over the ward for your Friday Night

The Best Disco in Town

Saturday 8pm – 11pm

Three hours of the best disco in town!

Fifties Music

Monday 8am – 9am

An hour of pioneering hits from the fifties

Eighties Greats

Thursday 8am – 9am

How do you wear headphones when you have a mullet? Something to ponder when you listen to some great music from the eighties.